Idolothrips spectrum (Giant thrips)

Family Phlaeothripidae.

This native insect is the largest thrips in the world. It lives only on dead eucalypt leaves where it is presumed to feed on fungal spores.

Idolothrips spectrum is listed in the following regions:

Canberra & Southern Tablelands  |  Greater Brisbane


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